Get Mew for Free Starting February 1st

Eleven Pokemon are to be distributed once a month throughout 2016 beginning February 1 as part of Pokemon’s 20th anniversary. These special event Pokemon will be available for Pokemon Omega Ruby, Pokemon Alpha Sapphire, and Pokemon X and Y. The first event Pokemon of the year will be the fabled psychic-type Mew available from participating GameStops. To access these special event Pokemon, via the main menu, select Mystery Gift, Receive Gift, Get With Code and enter your code between the event dates to download your Pokemon. The full release schedule is as follows:

Mew from February 1 to 24 from GameStop

Celebi from March 1 to 24 from Nintendo Network

Jirachi from April 1 to 24 from Nintendo Network

Darkrai from May 1 to 24 from GameStop

Manaphy from June 1 to 24 from Nintendo Network

Shaymin from July 1 to 24 from Nintendo Network

Arceus from August 1 to 24 from GameStop

Victini from September 1 to 24 from Nintendo Network

Keldeo from October 1 to 24 from Nintendo Network

Genesect from November 1 to 24 from GameStop

Meloetta from December 1 to 24 from Nintendo Network

Are you planning on getting all the mythical Pokemon? Let us know in the comments below.

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